Book TV Schedule

Week of March 14 through March 21

All times and durations are subject to change

Saturday, March 17

8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.New Hampshire Institute of Politics and Political LibraryDanielle Thomsen, Opting Out of CongressSyracuse University professor Danielle Thomsen discussed why moderates might be less likely to run ...Syracuse University professor Danielle Thomsen discussed why moderates might be less likely to run for Congress.

10:30 AM EDTApprox. 51 min.Swedish American MuseumMorgan Jerkins, This Will Be My UndoingCatapult contributing editor Morgan Jerkins shared her thoughts on race and gender. She is in ...Catapult contributing editor Morgan Jerkins shared her thoughts on race and gender. She is in conversation with Chicago Tribune columnist Britt Julious.

11:21 AM EDTApprox. 39 min.Vroman's BookstoreChris Finan, DrunksChris Finan provided a history of alcoholism in America; from the 17th century belief that it was ...Chris Finan provided a history of alcoholism in America; from the 17th century belief that it was a sign of moral weakness to the creation of reform groups in the 19th century and today's long-term recovery organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

1:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Princeton University | Lewis LibraryAn Unfettered MindKitty Ferguson talked about physicist Stephen Hawking's life and work and the process of writing ...Kitty Ferguson talked about physicist Stephen Hawking's life and work and the process of writing his biography. She responded to questions from members of the audience at Princeton University's Lewis Science Library.

2:30 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.Tucson Festival of BooksDiscussion on the Republican PartyA discussion on the Republican Party from the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books that featured ...A discussion on the Republican Party from the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books that featured Craig Shirley, "Citizen Newt: The Making of a Reagan Conservative;" Katherine Cramer Walsh, "The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker;" and Charles Sykes, "How the Right Lost Its Mind."

3:31 PM EDTApprox. 29 min.Tucson Festival of BooksCall-in with Craig Shirley, Citizen NewtCraig Shirley took viewer phone calls and tweets on the Republican Party at the 10th annual Tucson ...Craig Shirley took viewer phone calls and tweets on the Republican Party at the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books.

4:00 PM EDTApprox. 45 min.Fraunces Tavern MuseumHarlow Giles Unger, First Founding FatherHistorian Harlow Giles Unger recounted the efforts of Richard Henry Lee in the Revolutionary War; ...Historian Harlow Giles Unger recounted the efforts of Richard Henry Lee in the Revolutionary War; from his call for independence from Britain in the Second Continental Congress to his exploits on the battlefield.

5:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 15 min.City University of New York Graduate CenterJoshua Freeman, BehemothJoshua Freeman, history professor at Queens College, examined how the onset of factory production ...Joshua Freeman, history professor at Queens College, examined how the onset of factory production impacted the world's social, economic, and political norms.

7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Politics and Prose BookstoreJohn Lawrence, The Class of '74John Lawrence, former chief of staff to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, recalled the 1974 congressional ...John Lawrence, former chief of staff to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, recalled the 1974 congressional elections, which followed the Watergate scandal, and ushered in many new office holders, dubbed the "Watergate Babies."

8:02 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Long Island LitFestSheila Nevins, You Don't Look Your Age...and Other Fairy TalesFormer HBO Documentary Films president Sheila Nevins shared her thoughts on working as an ...Former HBO Documentary Films president Sheila Nevins shared her thoughts on working as an executive in the entertainment industry.

9:01 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Barnes and Noble BooksellersBrad Meltzer, The Escape ArtistBrad Meltzer provided a fictional account of an employee at Dover Air Force Base, the military ...Brad Meltzer provided a fictional account of an employee at Dover Air Force Base, the military site where the remains of military personnel that have been killed abroad first arrive when brought back to the United States.

10:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Bryan Caplan, The Case Against EducationEconomics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more ...Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.

10:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Harvard Book StoreRobert Reich, The Common GoodFormer Clinton administration Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about the economic and social ...Former Clinton administration Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about the economic and social cycles societies experience and their effect on the common good.

Sunday, March 18

12:03 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.New York University | Stern (Leonard N.) School of BusinessMelissa Schilling, QuirkyMelissa Schilling highlighted the lives of several innovators including Albert Einstein, Elon ...Melissa Schilling highlighted the lives of several innovators including Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Benjamin Franklin, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, and others to better understand the traits and experiences that led to their innovations and success.

1:03 AM EDTApprox. 57 min.Heritage FoundationBryan Garner, Nino and MeLegal scholar and editor in chief of "Black's Law Dictionary," Bryan Garner, recalled his ...Legal scholar and editor in chief of "Black's Law Dictionary," Bryan Garner, recalled his relationship with the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

2:00 AM EDTApprox. 52 min.Savannah Book FestivalDavid Enrich, The Spider NetworkNew York Times finance editor David Enrich reported on a financial scam by a group of bankers, ...New York Times finance editor David Enrich reported on a financial scam by a group of bankers, brokers, and traders that impacted millions of people with mortgages, student loans, auto loans, and credit cards.

2:52 AM EDTApprox. 10 min.C-SPAN | Local Content VehicleMaya Angelou CollectionHoused in the Wake Forest Library is the Maya Angelou Film & Theater Collection. Librarian Megan ...Housed in the Wake Forest Library is the Maya Angelou Film & Theater Collection. Librarian Megan Mulder featured items that chronicle Angelou's career on stage and behind the camera.

3:02 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 28 min.Brooklyn Historical SocietyJeanne Theoharis, A More Beautiful and Terrible HistoryJeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), argued that the history ...Jeanne Theoharis, political science professor at Brooklyn College (CUNY), argued that the history of the civil rights movement has been sanitized.

5:40 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 6 min.Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaEmily Chang, BrotopiaEmily Chang described the culture in Silicon Valley for women. Emily Chang described the culture in Silicon Valley for women.

6:46 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 5 min.Sixth and I Historic SynagogueJorge Ramos, StrangerJournalist Jorge Ramos examined what it means to be a Latino immigrant in America today. Journalist Jorge Ramos examined what it means to be a Latino immigrant in America today.

8:01 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Tucson Festival of BooksDiscussion on Women During WartimeA discussion on women during wartime from the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books that featured ...A discussion on women during wartime from the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books that featured Liza Mundy, "Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breaks of World War II;" Kate Moore, "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women;" and Elizabeth Cobbs, "The Hello Girls: America's First Women Soldiers."

9:01 AM EDTApprox. 28 min.Tucson Festival of BooksCall-in with Liza Mundy, Code GirlsLiza Mundy took viewer phone calls and tweets on women code breakers during World War II at the ...Liza Mundy took viewer phone calls and tweets on women code breakers during World War II at the 10th annual Tucson Festival of Books.

12:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.Long Island LitFestSheila Nevins, You Don't Look Your Age...and Other Fairy TalesFormer HBO Documentary Films president Sheila Nevins shared her thoughts on working as an ...Former HBO Documentary Films president Sheila Nevins shared her thoughts on working as an executive in the entertainment industry.

12:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.Museum of the BibleLIVE Literature and the BibleBookTV visits the Museum of the Bible and explores the Bible's influence on literature and its ...BookTV visits the Museum of the Bible and explores the Bible's influence on literature and its impact on issues from government and legal systems to education, human rights, and more.

3:18 PM EDTApprox. 39 min.Rose Glen Literary FestivalKathryn Smith, The GatekeeperKathryn Smith discussed her book, "The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the ...Kathryn Smith discussed her book, "The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency," at the Rose Glen Literary Festival in Sevierville, Tennessee.

3:57 PM EDTApprox. 48 min.Rose Glen Literary FestivalJennifer McGaha, Flat Broke with Two GoatsJennifer McGaha discussed her book, "Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir," at the Rose Glen ...Jennifer McGaha discussed her book, "Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir," at the Rose Glen Literary Festival in Sevierville, Tennessee.

4:45 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 14 min.Hill Aerospace MuseumMark Hasara, Tanker PilotMark Hasara talked about his experiences as the pilot of a refueling plane during the wars in ...Mark Hasara talked about his experiences as the pilot of a refueling plane during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

5:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 1 min.New York University | Stern (Leonard N.) School of BusinessMelissa Schilling, QuirkyMelissa Schilling highlighted the lives of several innovators including Albert Einstein, Elon ...Melissa Schilling highlighted the lives of several innovators including Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Benjamin Franklin, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, and others to better understand the traits and experiences that led to their innovations and success.

7:00 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.Harvard Book StoreRobert Reich, The Common GoodFormer Clinton administration Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about the economic and social ...Former Clinton administration Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about the economic and social cycles societies experience and their effect on the common good.

8:04 PM EDTApprox. 56 min.Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsGregg Easterbrook, It's Better Than It LooksGregg Easterbrook introduced policy reforms to address economic inequality, climate change, and ...Gregg Easterbrook introduced policy reforms to address economic inequality, climate change, and more. He emphasised shifting from a fear-based approach to one that restores hope.

9:00 PM EDTApprox. 59 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Bryan Caplan, The Case Against EducationEconomics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more ...Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.

9:59 PM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 10 min.National Press ClubJoseph Rodota, The WatergateJoseph Rodota provided a history of the Watergate complex, including the notorious scandal ...Joseph Rodota provided a history of the Watergate complex, including the notorious scandal connected to its name, and shared stories of many of its notable residents.

11:09 PM EDTApprox. 52 min.Libertarian Party of PennsylvaniaScott Horton, Fool's ErrandScott Horton, managing director of the Libertarian Institute and host of Antiwar Radio, argued ...Scott Horton, managing director of the Libertarian Institute and host of Antiwar Radio, argued that it is time to end the war in Afghanistan.

Monday, March 19

12:01 AM EDTApprox. 59 min.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Bryan Caplan, The Case Against EducationEconomics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more ...Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.

1:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Museum of the BibleLiterature and the BibleBookTV visited the Museum of the Bible and explored the Bible's influence on literature and its ...BookTV visited the Museum of the Bible and explored the Bible's influence on literature and its impact on issues from government and legal systems to education, human rights, and more.

2:31 AM EDTApprox. 29 min.Library of CongressDolly Parton's Imagination Library's 100 Millionth Book DonationSinger-songwriter Dolly Parton talked about her Imagination Library book gifting program and read ...Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton talked about her Imagination Library book gifting program and read from her book, "Coat of Many Colors," which she donated to the Library of Congress.

3:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.C-SPAN | Book TVAfter Words Bryan Caplan, The Case Against EducationEconomics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more ...Economics professor Bryan Caplan argued that the main function of higher education has become more about educational credentials and less about ensuring that students are prepared with skills for the job market. He is interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education senior writer Scott Carlson.

4:47 AM EDTApprox. 39 min.Rose Glen Literary FestivalKathryn Smith, The GatekeeperKathryn Smith discussed her book, "The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the ...Kathryn Smith discussed her book, "The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency," at the Rose Glen Literary Festival in Sevierville, Tennessee.

5:26 AM EDTApprox. 49 min.Rose Glen Literary FestivalJennifer McGaha, Flat Broke with Two GoatsJennifer McGaha discussed her book, "Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir," at the Rose Glen ...Jennifer McGaha discussed her book, "Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir," at the Rose Glen Literary Festival in Sevierville, Tennessee.

6:15 AM EDTApprox. 45 min.Fraunces Tavern MuseumHarlow Giles Unger, First Founding FatherHistorian Harlow Giles Unger recounted the efforts of Richard Henry Lee in the Revolutionary War; ...Historian Harlow Giles Unger recounted the efforts of Richard Henry Lee in the Revolutionary War; from his call for independence from Britain in the Second Continental Congress to his exploits on the battlefield.

7:00 AM EDTApprox. 1 hr.Swedish American MuseumMorgan Jerkins, This Will Be My UndoingCatapult contributing editor Morgan Jerkins shared her thoughts on race and gender. She is in ...Catapult contributing editor Morgan Jerkins shared her thoughts on race and gender. She is in conversation with Chicago Tribune columnist Britt Julious.